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Kemp and Ethier Highlight Dodgers Lineup in Tucson

March 19, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Padres News Release


The Los Angeles' lineup is scheduled to feature All-Stars Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp when the Dodgers play the Chicago Cubs at Kino Stadium Thursday, March 21 at 1:05 pm in the annual Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation charity game. Other established Major Leaguers A.J. Ellis, Mark Ellis, Nick Punto and Skip Schumaker are expected to play for the Dodgers.

RHP Scott Feldman is scheduled to start for the Cubs while the Dodgers counter with RHP Steven Fife. A tentative list of Chicago players is expected in the next 24 hours.

There are less than 500 tickets remaining for Thursday's game. All remaining tickets are lawn or standing room only locations. To purchase tickets, fans can call (520) 434-1367 from 10:00-5:00 or visit www.tucsonpadres.com. The crowd is expected to surpass 10,000 people. Sunday's Diamondbacks vs. Padres game at Kino Stadium drew 10,824 fans.

With a high volume of traffic expected on Thursday, fans are reminded there are two entrances to the ballpark. When coming from the east, fans are encouraged to enter the stadium parking lot from Country Club Road. When heading east on I-10, please use Benson Highway, Exit 262, to avoid the difficulty of the left turn at Ajo Way and Kino Parkway.

"We are excited the ballpark will be filled to support the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation while enjoying a great day of baseball," said Tucson Padres General Manager Mike Feder. "Please leave early to make sure you avoid traffic congestion and get in your seat before 12:30."

Fans can donate new or used sports gear to local kids through the Pack the Pods Container. The Tucson Padres are partnering with Journal Broadcast Group and the Tucson Conquistadores to help collect sporting goods for the children of southern Arizona at Thursday's game. Equipment for any sport is acceptable to donate at the Pack the Pods Container, which is located in front of the ballpark.

Forecasts predict Thursday temperatures to reach the low 80s, so fans are encouraged to bring sunscreen.

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